Topeka High School - Sunflower Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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7 Junior Shaw Norman French Co-Captain Co-Captain a Pressler Orr Pate Twenty Hill Nitz Letters Go to 18 Trojans Veterans and New Men Work Togetlreri Five Unclerclassmen Win Their T Dean Pressler, Quarterback-150 lbs. Dean Pressler is a short, fast well-built, and smart quarterback. Although he did not get to play in many games. he made good whenever called upon. He had a lot of drive and his speed aided him in doing his share. new Hin, Emi-150 lbs. Dean was a good pass snagger. He was fast on the forward line, and on defense. stopped play with great success. Com- bining fighting with excellent knowledge of the game. Dean overcame the handicap of light weight and played an excellent game. Stanley Orr, Tackle-210 lbs. While not always in the starting line- up, Stanley lost little time in showing his ability and making his weight felt , after breaking into the conflict. He was a most capable reserve. Stanley will he one of the returning lettermen. Lloyd Nitz, Halfback-155 lbs. A smart, speedy, and deceptive back. The speed man of the backfieldf' Lloyd could always be counted on for consistent gains. He was the main cog in many of the successful trick plays. Lloyd will return to play next fall. Brown French Richard Brown, Tackle-180 lbs. Dick won a reputation as one of the hardest, cleanest fighting. most versatile tackles in state high school athletics. He was always in there fighting. Breaking through to throw opposing backs for de- cisive losses was his favorite pastime. ' Norman French, Halfback-150 lbs. Norman always gave a good account of himself in running back punts. He was one of the speediest men in the backfield. On end runs he often broke away for long gains or touchtowns. Norm was a let- terman from the 1932 season. Charles Cramer, Guard-160 lbs. Short. stocky, fast. and smart-Charles filled all requirements for an ideal guard. His speed enabled him to break through the opposing line and throw runners for losses. He always made holes in the line for the ball lugger. Kenneth Colvin, Tackle--205 lbs. Whenever a play came his way Kenneth was there to mess it up. The 200 pounds of beef he packed around on his frame did not hinder his playing. His weight, speed, and endurance made him a powerful de- fensive tackle. Crarner Colvin n 4

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5 TARTING the 1933 seas- on as an inex- perienced squad. but rapidly devel- oping i n t o a powerful eleven. the Topeka high i school football team turned in a formidable record of five victories and two defeats. The Trojans tied with Lawrence for the title of the Eastern Kansas Conference and upset two strong non-league opponents. The To- peka team scored in every game and collected during the seven games a total of 97 points as com- pared with the 40 points gathered by their opponents. Their schedule, arranged by W. J. Barnett, athlet- ic director, included the stiffest competition possible in this part of the country. Nearly 100 candidates reported in early September for training under Coach E. B. Weaver and his assistants. C. F. Hadley, Fred R. Powers, C. P. Snyder, and H. D. Shotwell. These coaches drilled the aspirants long and hard for the en- tire month in preparation for the season opener, September 30. Sev- eral promising combinations were tried, each centered around the three r e t u r n i n g lettermen-George Shoup, end: Junior Shaw, full- backg and Norman French, half- back. Only minutes before the game started was the starting line- up anything but a guess. W. J. Barnett Athletic Director Salina-Topeka The opening game was played in Topeka. with Salina as opposi- tion. Although displaying ragged form, both teams managed to score. Rosenbaum played a good defensive game for Topeka. Salina won by one touchdown. Score: Salina 13, Topeka 7 Griclsters Tie for Title Green Team Develops into Powerful Machine: Wins Five of Seven Games Lawrence-Topeka In the next game Lawrence won a tight battle on its home field. Shaw and French gave the stands thrill after thrill with their beau- tiful runs. The field lights went out in the last few minutes of play and ended the game abruptly. Score: Lawrence 7, Topeka 6 Topeka-Manhattan Topeka snapped out of the pre- season slump and started a winning streak that went unbroken during the remainder of the season. Man- hattan, Topeka's traditional foe, fell before a strong Trojan attack in an afternoon game. Score: Manhattan 6, Topeka 26 Topeka-Emporia The league-leading Emporians met their first defeat at the hands of the Trojans in Topeka. Kinter starred for the visitors, and Brown and Long played a great defensive game for Topeka. Score: Emporia 7, Topeka 13 Topeka-Omaha For the third consecutive year Topeka upset the powerful Ma- roon Omaha Tech gridsters. Shaw made the only touchdown of the game, and French converted the extra point. All the boys had a fine time in Omaha. Score: Omaha Tech O, Topeka 7 by James Clark Topeka-Ottawa Topeka finished a lop-sided game with Ottawa on the long end of the score. Fumbles by the Tro- jans marred their brilliant show- ing. Score: Ottawa 0, Topeka 26 Topeka-Wichita East The Black and Gold evened the defeat of last year's team by turn- ing back the strong Wichita-East Aviators in a close game. Beckley and Lillard scorred for Topeka. Score: Wichita-East 7, Topeka 12 Eight Lettermen Seniors The Wichita game was the last game for the following lettermen: Charles R o s e n b a u m, George Shoup, Dick Brown, Ivan Lawson, James Kell, Norman French, Mil- ton Long, and Junior Shaw. Seven of Topeka's Trojans re- ceived an all East-Central Kansas Conference rating. Long, Shaw, Shoup, and Brown placed on the first team, and Rosenbaum, Law- son, and French placed on the sec- ond, French was made captain of the second team. Student Manager Aids Largely responsible f o r t h e smooth functioning of the season, Bill Brownlee as senior student manager of football served daily at the club house at Chandler Field and made all trips with the team. He received a football letter. ,FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF E. B. Weaver Fred R. Powers Coach Assistant Coach 'ws -Xie' I - . W., -is, --ar, as a - :r':as.s -. - 1 3, Chap. F. Hadley Carl P. Snyder Assistant Coach Assistant Cggch l Page Nineteen

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Vernon Lillard, Halfback-160 lbs. Vernon's first year on the squad was most successful, and he probably will be a real threat next year. His deception and open field running baffled opponents. Be- sides being an excellent offense man, he was exceptionally strong on defense. Dave Beckley, Quarterback-137 lbs. The smallest man on the squad - that's Dave, and one of the mightiest. A consistent ground gainer, he pulled the Wichita game out of the fire by scoring the touchdown that ended a sustained 60- yard drive by Topeka. George Shoup, End-175 lbs. A two-letter man and a smart defensive end, George was valuable on defense, and his speed getting down under punts kept the opposing safeties worried. The strong point in George's defensive play was his uncanny ability to bat down passes. Charles Kushera, Halfback-155 lbs. Kushera was one of five underclassmen to receive a letter this year. Although rather light for the backfield. Charles was an ex- cellent ground gainer, shifty runner, and a good blocker. Charles should be a power for next year. Junior Shaw, Fullback-160 lbs. The mainstay of the team. Junior. 1932 letterman, was always good for just a couple more. On end runs and smashes through tackle he repeatedly broke away for gains. Junior had a drive remembered by anyone he hit. His defense playing was always exceedingly commendable. Lillard Beckley James Kell, Quarterback-150 lbs. Strategy and uncanny selection of the right play at the right time was Jim's busi- ness. Although it was his first season of play, he ran the team like a veteran. His absence in the line-up will be greatly felt next year. Charles Rosenbaum, End-Halfback- 150 lbs. When Charles came to Topeka from Pratt, Kan.. he became a powerhouse of strength. He played end on defense and halfback on the offense. Placing punts in far corners of the field, he pulled the team out of numerous tight places. Ivan Lawson, Guard-190 lbs. Coach Weax'er had an abundance of good guards this season. Lawson was one of them. taking part in most of the action. Bolstering up the defense, he helped the line repulse attack after attack. Ivan was always down under the punts. Milton Long, Center-205 lbs. Tiny was a Trojan mainstay on both offense and defense. His fast, accurate passes were just where the backs needed them to start scoring drives. Tackling hard, he was a threat to opposing backfield stars. He was named All-Conference center. Aaron Sheetz, Guard-190 lbs. A power on defense, Aaron bolstered up the left side of the Trojan forward wall. On offensive line plunges, he invariably made a hole and went on through to take out one of the opponents' backfield. He will be a power next year. Shoup Kushera L Shaw Kell Rosenbaum Lawson Long Sheet: Page Twenty-one